LVIA grant to aid firefighters
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by The Press in Business Showcase
The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Fire Department has received $10,920 from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Heritage Grant program to purchase turnout gear for personnel at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Turnout gear is the protective clothing including helmets, pants, jackets, hoods, gloves and boots worn by firefighters to keep them safe in extreme heat. A complete set costs approximately $2,200 and can be worn eight to nine years, according to Charles Everett, Executive Director of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by The Press in Police Log
Becahi golf earns a split
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by The Press in Sports
The Becahi golf team split a recent match, falling to Emmaus but beating Parkland.
The Hawks totaled a 377, six shots more than Emmaus' 371. The Trojans had a 403.
Nick Maff lead the way for Becahi carding a team-best 70. JT Barker and Jason Matuczinski each had a 74.
The Hornets Kyle Wambold led the way with a 67 while Chad Hess of Parkland led his team with a 71.
Emmaus 371
Kyle Wambold, 67
Grant Schumaker, 71
Carlos Fullerton, 76
Mike Lessel, 76
Chris Erb, 81
Becahi 377
Nick Maff, 70
JT Barker, 74
hellertown
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Legion 9/11 ceremony setThe Hellertown American Legion Post 397, Hellertown Historical Society and the Borough of Hellertown will hold a flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Dettwiler Plaza.
The flag that will be raised was donated to the Hellertown Historical Society and flew over Shanksville, the western Pa. site where the third hijacked plane crashed on Sept. 11.
The event will include a salute by the Hellertown Legion firing squad and the playing of "Taps" by Dan Dysher.
The ceremony will commemorate and honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
COLLEGE NOTES
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in Local News
Moravian College
Students share Emmy nomination
Both a Moravian College graduate and a current student were nominated for a college production award for the Sept. 22 2012 Emmy awards through the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
MAIN STREET
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Digging started, star to be placedThe Main Street Improvement Project, "We Dig Main Street," at Main and Walnut streets began Aug. 27. Construction is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete.
Some traffic flow will be interrupted due to the elimination of one lane,;however, it is not expected to cause extended delays. There will be two-way traffic for most of the construction period.
HBP
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Civil War show Sept. 7 to 9The Civil War Roadshow will be in Bethlehem from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9. The event will take place at the Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St.
RADIO CLUB
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Prep classes set for Sept. 4The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold free amateur radio license test prep classes for ages eight and older beginning on Sept. 4. The sessions, which run for nine Tuesday evenings, are from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth.
For more information, call 610-432-8286 or email KE3AW@arrl.net or visit www.AARL.org or www.DLARC.org.
BUSINESS WOMEN
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Turning Point talk set for Sept. 11Business Women Networking Involving Charity & Education (BW NICE), Lehigh Valley Chapter, will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Best Western Conference Center, 300 Gateway Drive.
BETHLEHEM
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Police MyPD app availableThe Bethlehem Police Department's MyPD, a free mobile device application designed to improve communication between police and the public, is now available on iPhone and Android platforms.
The app may be used to check the latest news, view social media postings, get directions, find department contacts, submit feedback, questions and crime tips and participate in department surveys. It is is not for emergency situations and does not replace services like 911.